December in Sorrento is a special time: the city lights up with lights, scents and atmospheres that turn every alley into a small enchanted world. Between sparkling illuminations, markets, concerts, nativity scenes and traditions that are renewed year after year, the Christmas season becomes the perfect opportunity to discover the city with new eyes.

Whether you want to experience a romantic weekend getaway, a family outing or simply let the warmth of the holidays envelop you, Sorrento in December offers a calendar full of events, experiences and surprises all to enjoy. In this guide you'll find the most anticipated events of Sorrento Christmas and the best experiences to have with Movery to make your trip even more special.

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Christmas events in Sorrento in December

In Sorrento, December comes to life with "Surriento Gentile", the great Christmas festival scheduled from the 5 to December 30, 2025 and promoted by the Sorrento Foundation. A calendar full of cultural, musical and folk events that transform the city into a widespread stage.

It starts on December 5 with the meeting "The Revolution of Kindness." in the Carlo Di Leva Hall, followed by an evocative traveling theater performance: actors walking down Corso Italia handing out poetic verses and Sorrento oranges, leading up to the lively parade of Mastro Masiello's thirty "posteggiatori," who enliven Piazza Tasso with traditional Neapolitan classics.

The December 6 photo exhibition opens Dance Notes by Alessandro Vasapolli, also in the Carlo Di Leva Hall, and the evening continues at the Teatro Tasso with a concert by pianist Alexander Romanovsky.

From Dec. 12 to 13, the traditional Ceppone of Saint Lucia, one of the most heartfelt folk festivals in the Sorrento tradition.

The December 14 is dedicated to great music with a concert by Tullio De Piscopo and his show The colors of music, while the December 21 the Cathedral hosts an exciting Gospel concert with The Voices of Victory.

The December 27 is the grand finale night of the festival: Noa, accompanied by Gil Dor and the Solis String Quartet, brings to the stage one of the most anticipated concerts of the entire program.

To close the year, from the Dec. 28 to 30, the historic center is transformed into a living nativity scene thanks to the event "Araprit' 'e purtune... ncè stà 'o Presepio", which enlivens alleys and courtyards with scenes typical of 18th-century Naples.

In parallel with this review, Sorrento also celebrates Christmas with M'Illumino d'Inverno, a program of more than 100 events including markets, concerts, workshops, exhibitions and family shows.

As early as the November 23, in advance of the holiday month, the city officially enters the Christmas season with the lighting of the big Christmas tree in Tasso Square and illuminations that light up the entire downtown.

From Dec. 24 to Jan. 6, the Cloister of St. Francis hosts the photo exhibition About Sorrento 2025 - The Call of the Sirens, while from the Dec. 25 to 27 the little ones can participate in the traditional Christmas treasure hunt.

In the days December 25, 28, 30 and January 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6, the gardens of the Episcopal Palace welcome the striking living nativity scene, a stage play that attracts visitors from all over the region every year. There are also concerts in churches, puppet shows and performances in Tasso Square, such as the show by the Mercury Brothers Christmas Day.